All Chapters of WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

“NO!” She lunged forward, her hands outstretched toward him, but Vincent yanked her back against his chest.Ethan’s fingers dug into the ground, his breaths ragged. He fought against the darkness creeping at the edges of his vision, forcing himself to stay conscious.Vincent scoffed, clicking his tongue. “You always were stubborn.” He tilted his head, watching Ethan struggle. “Now, stay down like the pathetic fool you are.”Ethan gritted his teeth, his fingers twitching toward his gun.Vincent noticed and let out a dark chuckle. “If I were you, I wouldn’t.” He turned his head toward the stairwell, barking an order. “I will spare you because of your mother. We are leaving.”Elena’s panicked eyes met Ethan’s. “No, please! I won’t go with you!” She twisted, trying to break free, but Vincent’s grip tightened.Ethan tried to push himself up, but his leg buckled. His vision swam. The pain was suffocating, but the helplessness was worse.Elena struggled harder. “Dad, you can't do this. Let m

“He’s the reason my father is dead. He might not have killed him directly, but his actions led to it. I don’t know if I can forgive him for that.”There was a pause on the other end of the line, and when Liam spoke again, his voice was quieter, more measured.“Elena,” he began, “I understand why you feel that way. I do. But Ethan didn’t kill your father. And as much as you may want to believe that, that’s not the truth. He was trying to protect you even when you went against his order.”“I know,” Elena whispered, her eyes welling with unshed tears. “But that doesn’t change how I feel. I don’t know where we stand anymore.”Liam sighed deeply, his voice softening. “I get it. I really do. But if you want to know how Ethan is, if you care about him, you’re going to have to face him. You’re going to have to come see him. He’s waiting for you, Elena. He’s been waiting.”She stayed quiet, her thumb absently running along the edge of the phone. She wanted to see him. God, she wanted to. But

“Did you get what you wanted?”Mirian blinked, momentarily thrown off by the question and she turned back on her track “Excuse me?”Ethan’s jaw clenched. “Was it worth it?” he asked, his voice sharper now. “Everything you did...everything you orchestrated. Did you get what you wanted?”Mirian’s lips parted slightly, but she quickly recovered, her usual smirk returning. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”Ethan let out a cold laugh. “Don’t insult my intelligence, Mirian. I know everything.”She tilted her head, still trying to maintain her composure. “Who told you?” she asked carefully. “Elena?”That only confirmed it.Ethan’s hands curled into fists.It wasn’t just a suspicion anymore...it was true.“You did it,” he murmured, his voice laced with quiet fury. “You were the reason for everything. You teamed up with him to kidnap you. And because of that, Vincent is dead.”Mirian’s breath hitched.For a split second, the confident, poised woman in front of him cracked.Then, she

She barely had time to process the pile of luxury gifts Ethan had sent when her office door swung open.She didn’t need to look up to know who it was.The scent of his expensive cologne, a mix of cedarwood and dark vanilla, filled the air before she even saw him.Ethan Calloway.He stood in the doorway, exuding effortless power. A perfectly tailored dark navy suit hugged his broad frame, his golden-brown hair styled just enough to look intentionally tousled. His sharp jawline, the slight shadow of stubble, and those piercing blue eyes...intense and unwavering...made it impossible to ignore him.Elena steeled herself.“Are we not knocking anymore?” she asked, her voice cool and detached.A slow smirk tugged at his lips as he stepped inside, shutting the door behind him.“I didn’t think I needed an invitation.”She leaned back in her chair, arms crossed. “I’m busy, Ethan.”“I won’t take much of your time,” he said, his voice smooth. “I want to take you out.”She exhaled through her nos

But now? The walls were closing in, and he knew exactly who was behind it.Mirian.She was pulling the strings, using her family’s influence to sabotage him piece by piece. She wasn’t just trying to ruin him. She was trying to force him to his knees.A sharp knock interrupted his thoughts. Before he could respond, the door swung open, and Elena walked in, her face tight with concern.Olivia immediately straightened. “Miss Blake...”“It’s fine, Olivia,” Ethan said, waving her offOlivia hesitated but took the cue, quietly leaving the office.Elena crossed her arms as soon as the door shut behind them. “Why didn’t you tell me?”Ethan exhaled. “Tell you what?”“Don’t do that,” she snapped. “The entire city is talking about this, Ethan. Investors pulling out, the media tearing you apart, the board questioning your leadership...”“I can handle it.”She let out a sharp laugh, but there was no humor in it. “Really? Because it looks like your empire is collapsing.”Ethan’s jaw tightened. “I